I think my friends were happily surprised after having these bars. When they asked me what they were called and I said they were like pumpkin pie but with chocolate chips and a chocolate base…some of my friends looked at me funny. BUT…they certainly changed their minds and went on and on about how yummy they were. (Two unnamed friends even went back for seconds!)
Chocolate and pumpkin are really the perfect little marriage of flavors. A little spicy, a little chocolaty and a whole lot of yummy.
Shopping List
1 box of chocolate cake mix
4 eggs
1 stick melted butter
4 cups powdered sugar
1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese, softened
1 cup canned pumpkin (I used Libby’s)
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon)
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup canned pumpkin (I used Libby’s)
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon)
1 cup chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease (I used Pam) a 9×13 baking dish.
In a bowl, combine cake mix, 2 eggs and melted butter Spread batter in bottom of pan.
In a second bowl, beat with electric mixer, powdered sugar, 2 more eggs, cream cheese, pumpkin and tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread on top of crust mixture.
Bake 35-40 minutes until edges are brown and center set (it will still be slightly wobbly in the middle).
Cool on counter 30 minutes, then refrigerate 2 hours up to 2 days.
This fall, instead of the basic pumpkin pie…try these yummy Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Neiman Marcus Bars. Your family will love them!
Brownie says
Yay making these today with my little girl! Thanks chick for sharing!
Haley @ Cupcakes and Sunshine says
OH WOW! These look absolutely INCREDIBLE!
Kim says
My mouth just watered! Can't wait to try them =-) Pinning now so I'll remember!
Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says
WHOAH. These look DELICIOUS! Can't wait to try them! 🙂
Teresa Ambra says
These really look wonderful. I think these would make a great holiday dessert, too.